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We are on ocean waterfront , nestled in an oasis of rainforest on Narrows Inlet on the Sunshine Coast north of Vancouver, BC surrounded by coastal mountains, alpine meadows, streams and lakes. Kilometers of uninhabited beach are available to explore. Pristine waters offer abundance of shellfish, sea asparagus and berries. We provide tools and expertise to create your own quality experience while respecting nature, which should be enjoyed but not abused. Waterfront accomodations are only a part of the overall package. Unlike hotels or B&B's, our rates include so much more not the least of which is the boat transportation (60 kms return) from Sechelt.

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Owner's Blog:

Although we are enjoying some economic recovery, there is still a long way to go. Many families are staying close to home and putting expensive vacations on hold. We have continued to keep rates well in line, despite rising fuel and operating costs, in our efforts to attract travellers from western Canada and northwest U.S. At first glimpse our rates may seem high to many, i.e. max of $80 per night which includes taxes and more than competitive rates for kayak rentals, etc. It is important to realize that in addition to boat transportation from Sechelt ( 60 kms return) with secure car parking at the marina, and nature at its best in Narrows Inlet, it is also a seafood lovers delight. If you can find a better deal elsewhere we will meet the price. Perhaps we should be doing a better job of describing the value for the cost. Most visitors, travel writers, etc suggest our rates are much too low and that many visitors to our website equate the rates with the quality of the operation. This is a serious mistake.

Several years ago we had runabouts with small outboard motors available for rent for those wishing to fish. We decided that perhaps guests would prefer to fish with an experienced guide who would provide fishing gear as well as a comfortable larger boat and expertise.  It seemed that fish (cod, red snapper, etc) were becoming less plentiful and  guided fishing would be more productive. We were proved wrong last season by locals who stayed with us and caught many fish including great sea-run cutthroat. It seems we were wrong by placing less emphasis on fishing over the past few years because we assumed that fish populations were declining. In any case we are planning at least a couple of runabouts this season. In most cases, it will be the responsibility of guests to provide their own fishing gear as well as being properly licenced for fishing. We will provide info on suggested gear and have some of the basic hooks and weights available. Would appreciate any feedback. For clients wishing to fish with guide and charter boat, we have a great guy willing to provide that service. Rather than limit the experience to fishing he will include setting and lifting of crab and prawn traps.

An aspect that has not been emphasized enough is the availability of local resources that our guests should enjoy. I am referring to the abundance of shellfish, finfish, berries, mushrooms, sea asparagus, etc. We intend to be more helpful and provide more expertise in this regard.

We feel we should continue to remind everyone that we are rather unique in that we offer facilities that allow our guests to bring their preferred foods and prepare their own meals. This allows us to eliminate staffing and food costs which are reflected on our rates.

Please don't forget to remind us if you are repeat customers for 10% discount on basic package.

With regards hiking, we are completing a bluff and beach trail (approx 6kms) which will begin at the lodge, follow a great abandonned logging trail to Storm Bay, thence down to a gorgeous rock bluff overlooking Sechelt and Narrows Inlets. From there you will return to lodge along the beach which is covered by oysters, clams, mussels, starfish, etc. There is even a nice sandy shallow beach for a swim and cool-off.

Art and Aleta   (May 16/2012)